Lucian Townsell

Lucian Townsell 76, of Providence, KY passed away in Hanson, KY on Sunday May 24th, 2026. Lucian was a Truck Driver, having drove for Davis Trucking and also Tyson Foods. He was a member of the Star Hope General Baptist Church in Liberty, KY. Lucian worked on becoming ordained and achieved that goal and was very proud of that accomplishment. He was a US Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam War, He served as Past Commander of the VFW Post #5484 in Providence, KY, and also served as Past Commander with the State VFW Organization. He was a member of the Dixon Masonic Lodge #911. Lucian loved helping people and enjoyed grilling and smoking meat. He was the son of the late James Marion and Lucy Stewart Townsell. He was preceded in death by a daughter Candy Lynn Townsell, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Debbie George Townsell of Providence, KY; his sons Lucian Scott Townsell(Chelsea Smitson) of Robards, KY and James Michael Townsell of Providence, KY; a sister Velmer Garrett of Slaughters, KY; 3 brothers Paul Townsell of St. Charles, KY; Johnny Townsell and George Townsell both of Madisonville, KY; grandchildren Kaylene, McKenna, Jordan Layne, Jordan Scott, Kaylie and Courtney; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday June 1st, 2026 at 2pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Rev. Ernie “Deacon” Lingerfelt will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Dixon, KY. Visitation will be from 11am until service time on Monday at the funeral home. Hopkins County Honor Guard will perform Military service at the graveside. Online condolences can be made to www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com